All Ananda's pure essential oils are of therapeutic quality, the highest grade aromatherapy oils available. They are produced to the utmost standards to ensure all chemical constituents stay intact from plant to bottle - read about our rigorous selection process here. These are pure essential oils as they contain no adulterants in any way.

The oils are full-strength and should be used with care! If you have any questions about essential oil usage or safety information, don't hesitate to call 1-303-440-3766 or email us.

Matricaria chamomilla from Germany, CO2 Distillled - from the flowers.

• Therapeutic grade • Middle note • Herbaceous, mildly sweet and floral.
• Aromatherapy use: Deep blue/green in color, this oil has strong anti-inflammatory action with excellent healing properties for damaged and irritated skin. Also a calming agent, can be helpful for headaches,
pms, and liver damage. The CO2 process enhances the properties of this oil by distilling at lower temperatures. Please note: this is solid at room temperature. Hold the bottle in your hand, or keep in your pocket for a couple of minutes to make it liquid!

• Therapeutic grade • Middle note • Fresh, warm, slightly fruity and sweet.
• Aromatherapy use: Wow, this is a very nice Roman Chamomile. One of the premier oils for soothing and calming, very gentle and used commonly with children. Apply topically 'neat', diluted in a carrier, or diffuse. Also good for solar-plexus
/ stomach tension, and helpful with irritated skin.

• Therapeutic grade • Middle note • Spicy and warm aroma.
• Aromatherapy use: The scent of freshly ground sweet cinnamon, this, along with Patchouli, is considered an 'oil of abundance'. It is strongly antiviral and antimicrobial, though because of it's intensity,
only minute quantities are needed. Not to be applied directly to the skin. This is an absolutely fabulous distillation of cinnamon!

• Therapeutic grade • Top note • Fresh, bright lemon-like aroma.
• Aromatherapy use: Traditionally used in blends as a mosquito repellent. The aroma is uplifting and used as an antidepressant; also has been used to treat arthritis, infections, fever, colds, flu,
oily skin and hair, and migraine headaches; it is said to have skin-softening qualities. The is the Java variety, higher in Citronellol and Citronellal than the Ceylon/winteranus variety.

Salvia sclarea from Russia - steam distilled - from the leaves and tops.

• Therapeutic grade • Middle to top note • Fresh, herbaceous, slightly sweet and warming.
• Aromatherapy use: Though to have estrogen like properties, this oil has been used to alleviate the symptoms of pms. It is considered an anti-depressant, sedative and aphrodisiac. It may calm a
racing mind, and may be helpful in developing lucid dreaming.

• Therapeutic grade • Middle to base note • Warm, spicy and sweet aroma.
• Aromatherapy use: A lovely extract of the immature clove buds with a complex spice aroma benefiting from the CO2 process. Clove is the oil with the highest anti-oxidant effect, also having strong
antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Commonly used for toothaches, can also be included in joint warming blends.

• Therapeutic grade • Top note • Strong, mint/menthol aroma.
• Aromatherapy use: Also known as 'Wild Mint', this is the strongest of the mints, typically added in small quantities to foot scrubs, and other body products where the cooling menthol action is desired.

Copaifera langsdorfii from South America - steam distilled - from the tree resin.

• Therapeutic grade • Middle note • Woody, earthy, slightly sweet aroma.
• Aromatherapy use: Long used as an antiseptic for the skin and bronchial illnesses. With it's wonderful aroma, it certainly deserves more use in natural perfumery and other aromatherapy practices.

• Therapeutic grade • Middle note • Woody, mildly spicy aroma, like a 'sweet eucalyptus'.
• Aromatherapy use: Calming, soothing action on the mind, but with with an elevating aspect. Cypress is used in the Tibetan culture as a purification incense. The oil is used to improve circulation,
smooth cellulite, and improve respiratory conditions. May help reducing excess fluids. Not to be used during pregnancy.

Artemisia pallens from India- steam distilled - from the leaves and flowers.

• Therapeutic grade • Middle note • Sweet, fruity and tropically floral.
• Aromatherapy use: It seems similar in use to Ylang Ylang, in body and skin care preparations, with a little tropical fruitiness, whereas the Ylang Ylang is primarily floral. Also, like Ylang Ylang, said to bring about relaxation and potentially lower blood pressure. Folklore has it that it will smell different on each person's skin!

Canarium luzonicum from the Phillipines - steam distilled - from the tree resin.

• Therapeutic grade • Top note • Bright, uplifting like a lemony-eucalyptus
• Aromatherapy use: Often included in therapeutic skin care and personal care formulas, thought to be regenerative and healing for the skin. Adds a touch of brightness to any recipe -- may also be helpful for bronchial complaints.

• Therapeutic grade • Top note • Fresh, camphorus, stimulating and cooling aroma.
• Aromatherapy use: Blue Gum Eucalyptus is the most well-known of all the many species of Eucalyptus
essential oils available, used for its anti-infectious and wound healing properties. This is an exceptionally fine Blue Gum from Corsica -- where many Blue Gum Eucalyptus oils are redistilled for large-scale manufacturing, this oil has been left in its natural, most therapeutic state. Jean Valnet, MD, reported that 70% of airborne staph bacteria were killed when a 2% emulsion of Eucalyptus oil
was used as a spray. Blue Gum Eucalyptus is useful for a wide range of respiratory, muscular, and skin ailments.

• Therapeutic grade • Top note • Fresh, camphorus, slightly minty and cooling aroma.
• Aromatherapy use: Eucalyptus Dives has a slightly minty aroma and is excellent when inhaled for sinus and bronchial conditions. It is also helpful for vaginal infections. Lightest of the camphorous note of 'cineol' of all the Eucalyptus varieties. Do not use if pregnant.

Eucalyptus radiata from South Africa - steam distilled - from the leaves.

• Therapeutic grade • Top note • Fresh, mildly camphorus, stimulating and cooling aroma.
• Aromatherapy use: Narrow Leaf essential oil has a more pleasing aroma than the more common Blue Gum Eucalyptus. Due to its pleasant smell and its valuable chemical constituents, this has been called
an 'Aromatherapists designer oil'. Although it has strong antiviral properties, it is also gentler than Eucalyptus globulus, and therefore useful in aromatherapy preparations for children and the elderly.

• Eucalyptus varieties share many of the same therapeutic qualities, though you may prefer one more than another -- or may just enjoy trying these 5 popular varieties. You'll receive 5 indivual Eucalyptus essentiial oils in the sizes noted at a substantial discount!

Ananda Apothecary strives to bring you the finest pure aromatherapy essential
oils available. We are concerned about the purity and efficacy of our oils - our stock is kept in cold-storage
and away from light (except, of course, those oils - like Patchouli - that get better with natural aging!).
We ensure our stock is fresh, and recommend that you keep your oils in cool, dark storage to maintain this
freshness. If you have any questions about storage or use of essential oils, please let us know - we'd be
happy to help.

The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made as to any medicinal value of this oil. The information presented here is for educational purposes of traditional uses and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any diseases.

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If, however, you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for a hassle-free refund. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase!